Piña Colada
The tropical getaway in a glass that’s like a vacation for your taste buds. The tropical treat that’s as refreshing as a dip in the ocean and as sweet as your summer fling.
And there you have it, the Pina Colada! Take a sip and close you eyes. Congratulations, you’ve just been transported to a tropical paradise- no passport required. Cheers!
Ingredients
2 oz White Rum
2 oz Coconut Cream
3 oz Pineapple juice
Suggested Garnish: Pineapple slice and Cherry
Suggested Glass: Poco Grande Glass
Blend all ingredients with ice until smooth.
Pour into a glass and garnish with pineapple slice and cherry.
Revelations:
The history and origin of the Bloody Mary are as colorful as the cocktail itself. While the exact details are debated, one popular theory credits Fernand Petiot, a bartender at Harry’s New York Bar in Paris during the 1920s, with its creation. Legend has it that Petiot mixed vodka with tomato juice and spices, naming it after Queen Mary I of England, known for her bloody reign. Another version attributes the drink’s invention to the St. Regis Hotel in New York City in the 1930s. Regardless of its precise origins, the Bloody Mary’s popularity grew steadily, becoming an iconic brunch cocktail celebrated for its bold flavors and alleged hangover-curing properties.
Interesting facts
While vodka is a key ingredient in the Bloody Mary today, the original recipe likely used gin.
Different countries put their spin on the Bloody Mary, resulting in variations like the “Bloody Caesar” in Canada (made with clamato juice), the “Michelada” in Mexico (includes beer), and the “Red Snapper” in Japan (uses gin instead of vodka).
Revelations:
The history of the Piña Colada cocktail is as refreshing as the drink itself. Originating in Puerto Rico, the Piña Colada’s exact creation is a subject of debate, but it gained widespread fame in the 1950s and 1960s. One story attributes its invention to bartender Ramón “Monchito” Marrero at the Caribe Hilton Hotel in San Juan, Puerto Rico in 1954. Regardless of its precise origins, the Piña Colada quickly became a symbol of tropical paradise and remains a beloved vacation staple.
Interesting facts
In 1978, the Piña Colada was declared the official drink of Puerto Rico.
July 10th is celebrated as National Piña Colada Day, a perfect excuse to indulge in this delightful cocktail and raise a glass to summer vibes.
The song “Escape (The Piña Colada Song)” by Rupert Holmes, released in 1979, further popularized the cocktail and its association with carefree beach vacations.
